Christianity 2024, November

Natasha's Church in Lyubertsy deserves special attention. If only because this temple survived years of persecution of the faith. It was not closed. And its decoration is so beautiful that it is simply impossible not to talk about the church. Residents and guests of the city have a unique opportunity to admire the century-old temple

The Holy Trinity Church in Arkhangelsk is one of the oldest church buildings that has survived to this day in a satisfactory condition. It is a monument of history and architecture, which is protected by the state. About the Holy Trinity Church in Arkhangelsk, its history, features and interesting facts will be told in this essay

The article tells about the temple of Alexander Nevsky. It is located in Arkhangelsk, not far from the Northern Dvina River. The history of creation, the parish and social service, everything that this small but very cozy temple is known for

Are there icons from the evil eye and damage? The answer to this question is fully disclosed in the article. People are looking for a miracle. And they do not want to make efforts on their own to protect themselves from trouble. Many people think that the icon in the house is akin to a magic wand. If it is, no trouble will come close. The icon will save. She won't do anything on her own. We must believe and pray in order to receive protection and help

The Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in Uzkoye is an Orthodox church located in the South-West of Moscow. It was built at the end of the 17th century in the Moscow ("Naryshkin") baroque style. About the temple, located in the Uzkoye estate in Moscow, its features and history of creation will be described in this article

The Church of St. George the Victorious in Kupchino was built at a difficult time for the country and mainly on voluntary donations from sponsors and parishioners. The architecture, location and purpose of the temple are such that it attracts people. Its construction was dedicated to the memory of the soldiers-internationalists who died in Afghanistan

Matrona Dmitrievna Nikonova was born at the end of the nineteenth century in a simple peasant family. In addition to the future saint, three more children were growing up with their parents. Matrona was born blind. The mother of the righteous woman seriously thought about placing the girl in an orphanage, but she was given a prophetic dream and she, frightened of her cowardice, repented

Church-chapel of the Archangel Michael at the Kutuzov hut is part of the Borodino panorama museum. The Chapel of the Archangel Michael is assigned to the Church of St. George the Victorious, which is located on Poklonnaya Hill. About the temple of the Archangel Michael on Kutuzovsky (as it is sometimes called), its history and features will be described in the article

Reincarnation in Christianity has been the subject of much debate over the centuries. Someone claims that it existed in early beliefs, and someone is sure that from the very beginning it did not exist. We will talk about this in our article

The Fragrant Color icon is a very famous image of the Mother of God in the Orthodox tradition. It has a special meaning for Orthodox Christians around the world. But women are especially respected. About the icon "Fragrant color", its history, meaning and features will be described in the article

The Church of St. Pimen on Novoslobodskaya is an Orthodox church located in the Tverskoy district of Moscow. It belongs to one of the oldest places of worship in the city, with a rich historical past. Is in the department of the Iberian deanery

As soon as the words of the Eucharist begin to sound, those present at the service line up for communion. For those who rarely attend church services and do not particularly understand what exactly is happening in the temple, it will not be difficult to find their bearings, taking an example from the rest of the parishioners. It is important not to forget that immediately before accepting the Holy Gifts, you should bow and cross yourself. In addition, you need to behave correctly after eating

John of Kronstadt is known not only as a holy heavenly patron and intercessor. Prophecy is what made this man famous. During his lifetime, the future saint was famous for his extraordinary insight. Those who communicated with him claimed that next to the priest they felt grace and strength emanating from him

In 1861, the construction of the temple was completed, and St. Philaret, Metropolitan of Moscow, consecrated the church. The Temple of the Life-Giving Trinity on Gryazeh is an amazing building, and it is not surprising that many interesting stories are associated with it. It is there that the miraculous icon with an amazing history is kept

Bogoroditse-Alekseevsky Monastery (Tomsk) is one of the oldest monasteries in the region. Currently, the monastery has been given the status of spiritual and cultural heritage. About the history of the Bogoroditse-Alekseevsky Monastery (Tomsk), its architecture and features will be described in this essay

Prayer has amazing power. In order to give birth to a he althy child, pregnant women in Russia from time immemorial asked for help and protection of their child in the womb from all evil of St. Nicholas. No less powerful is the prayer of the Holy Matrona of Moscow for the gift of conception, easy pregnancy and the birth of a he althy baby. They pray for pregnancy and the birth of he althy children Xenia of Petersburg, St. Luke and, of course, the Mother of God

The topic of the article is abortion. More precisely, how to pray for this sin. And is it possible to do it? With God, nothing is impossible. And yet abortion is a sin that cries out to Heaven for vengeance. One of the scariest and bloodiest. But let's not beat around the bush. All details in the article

Why is prayer for the repose of the souls of the suicidal considered a sin? What are the reasons why these people should not be buried? How did this belief come about? What guided the priests, asserting this rule? Such questions are invariably asked by all those unfortunate people who have experienced suicide in the family or among loved ones. It is generally accepted that suicide is one of the most serious sins for a Christian

Until 1920, there were 52 churches in Orenburg in the diocese, most of which were destroyed during the years of Soviet power, retrained for the needs of a socialist society. After the collapse of the USSR, Orthodox shrines are rebuilt and restored by the diocese and caring parishioners

Any mother wants happiness for her daughter, and the Orthodox also prays for her daughter to be happy. As well as about giving her a good husband. With marriage problems, daughters come to Nicholas the Wonderworker. How to pray to him? How to ask for help in this matter? Let's talk in the article

Assumption Cathedral of the Astana diocese was built recently. It was consecrated in 2010. The white marble cathedral in the Russian-Byzantine style has become a real Orthodox shrine and the spiritual and cultural center of the Kazakh Metropolis

What is the encolpion cross? The second of these words is foreign. It is very rarely used in Russian. Some people find it difficult to pronounce. And the object itself is a rare occurrence in today's life. Details about what an encolpion cross is will be discussed in the review

Prayer to get a job is read to many saints, Mother of God, and, of course, most often believers turn to the Lord himself. It is generally accepted that prayers addressed to the Matrona of Moscow, Saint Spyridon, Nicholas the Wonderworker, Great Martyr Tryphon have the greatest power. However, this does not mean at all that other saints will not help a person who is having difficulty finding work

The Church of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin on Piskarevsky Prospekt in St. Petersburg was the first part of a huge Orthodox complex, the construction of which began in 1999 and continues to this day. V. E. Zalevskaya became the architect of the project. What is remarkable about this place, we will consider in the article

The Church of St. Innocent in Beskudnikovo is a small young church located in the Northern District of Moscow. Despite the fact that the construction work has not been finally completed, the temple lives a full-fledged Orthodox life and has a large parish

Certain rites are performed in the church. Their sequence must be strictly observed. To do this, you need to know the rules for fulfilling the requirements. Consider the features of this religious work on the example of the breviary of Peter Mohyla

Any self-respecting layman, sooner or later gets acquainted with the Holy Scriptures. Fortunately, today this book is available in all languages of the world and in almost every home, however, in different respects, there is a collection of small books - the Bible. And one of them included in this historical and divinely inspired bestseller is the first epistle of the holy apostle Paul to the Corinthians

Officially, Orthodoxy does not recognize amulets, but this does not mean that church relics do not help believers. Any self-respecting priest will want to cross himself at this word, as if he heard about something pagan and ungodly. But then how else to call the Orthodox cross? The amulet is the first thing that comes to mind, because it protects every Orthodox almost from birth

The article tells about the history and modern life of the Biysk diocese, which includes numerous Orthodox parishes located on the territory of Western Siberia and the Altai Territory. A brief outline of the main stages of its formation is given

The article tells about the Holy Assumption Monastery in Orel, founded at the end of the 17th century and abolished after the Bolshevik government came to power. A brief outline of its history and the main events associated with it is given

In the city of Engels, Saratov region, there is a small church of the Intercession of the Most Holy Theotokos. It looks very modest, but has a unique history. This simple church is a monument to the faith and courage of the Orthodox inhabitants of the city of the past. After all, the very construction and opening of the church in the era of Khrushchev's struggle against religion is a real feat

The article tells about the famous Mother of God icon "The Sign", which is now stored in the St. Sophia Cathedral in Novgorod and is a symbol of heavenly patronage rendered to this ancient Russian city. A brief outline of the most striking events associated with its history is given

There are times when young parents try to find an answer to their concern: "Is it possible to baptize a child without godparents?" Everything in life does not always go smoothly, and sometimes it becomes necessary to urgently baptize a child. In such cases, the chosen godparents may be very far away, or they simply do not exist

Many are interested in what akathist prayers are. Every Christian should know this, because akathists have become widespread and are already an integral element of Orthodox life

Your family has a girl. Parents always have a lot of questions. What kind of person will she be? What name suits her best? What is needed for the baptism of a girl? Let's try to deal with a few of them

The Orthodox Church recommends that a boy be baptized on his fortieth birthday. What is needed for this? Who to call as godparents? How to dress a baby? These and many other questions will be answered in the article

The annals say about the prince, in whose honor the Igor Icon of the Mother of God is named, that he was a brave warrior, a good hunter. The main thing is that he succeeded in faith and scholarship, was a great lover of books, read a lot of spiritual literature that existed then, from his youth he spent most of his time in prayers, reflections on God, conversations with monks and holy elders

True Christians believe in the miraculous power of icons. And how can one not believe here, when the miracles performed by them happen so often? The icon of the Blessed Virgin Mary "Fadeless Color" is revered more than other women. But why?

Becoming a godmother is an exciting and responsible step. Before agreeing to such an offer, you need to know all the aspects and nuances

Choosing a gift for a child for his christening is a troublesome business, because the assortment is large, and it is difficult to figure out preferences. A silver spoon for christening is a traditional gift with a deep symbolic meaning, literally giving he alth